Sunset Affair

Experience one of the world’s most magical wildlife encounters to see polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba—the Polar Bear Capital of the World!

Meet the world’s greatest concentration of polar bears as they gather to wait for freeze-up on Hudson Bay. This incredible seven-day, six-night adventure for two starts in Winnipeg, where you’ll stay at the Fort Garry Hotel, one of the city’s iconic landmarks. Next, fly to Churchill for four activity-filled days. Spend two days of polar bear viewing on custom-built Polar Rovers, a day exploring historic Churchill, dinner, and evening bear watching on the tundra, and a traditional dogsled ride.

This not-to-be-missed trip for two includes meals and accommodations in Winnipeg and Churchill, transit to Churchill, $1,800 in Delta gift cards to help with airfare to Winnipeg, and a training with Como’s polar bears! Trip options are in October and November 2027.

Tourmaline gemstones are magical, radiating vibrant energy and bursting with vivid color.

Bold and dazzling, this exquisite tourmaline and diamond necklace showcases a radiant 24K yellow gold wide setting, highlighting a striking rectangular tourmaline totaling 1.88 carats.

Accented by shimmering diamonds with a total weight of 0.40 carats, the design offers a perfect balance of vibrant color and refined brilliance. The adjustable chain allows for versatile wear at either 16 or 18 inches, making it an effortlessly luxurious addition to anyjewelry collection.

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Designed to protect porcupines from predators, porcupine quills are one of the most fascinating adaptations in nature. Como’s beloved porcupines Copper and Russet parted with a few of theirs exclusively for the guests of Sunset Affair to see up close.

The Magic of Como is the theme for this collection of handcrafted outfits and accessories for an 18″ doll, including shoes, purse, umbrella, hat, dog, teddy bear, and Barrel of Monkeys game!

Como Friends’ talented Creative Director, Susannah Baudhuin, created this one-of-a-kind photo collage featuring Como’s newest polar bear, Astra, and the popular Persephone-themed Spring Flower Show.

With his great mane and mighty roar, Mumford the lion’s recent passing has been a big loss to the Como Zoo community. This portrait captures some of his soul and swagger.

The Kate Spade Stash Straw Carryall Bag in Cedar Stand is an authentic, summer-ready tote featuring natural woven straw contrasted with striking, greenish-toned leather trim. Part of the brand’s popular Stash collection, this cute carryall features chic, knotted shoulder handles with an 11-inch drop for comfortable carrying.

Pickles, Como Zoo’s quirky ostrich, passed away in February 2026, but you can take home a little of her legacy tonight. Dawn Narducci, a member of the Como Friends Gift Shop staff, has turned one of Pickle’s last eggs into a portrait of one of the ostrich’s neighboring giraffes, creating a conversation piece you won’t find anywhere else.

Como’s corpse flowers Horace and Frederick are developing a loyal fan base of plant fanatics who don’t mind how they smell. If you’re one of them, make your bid for this cool collection of corpse flower swag including a commemorative t-shirt, sweatshirt, hat, insulated mug, stickers and postcard that should tide you over until our corpse flowers’ next bloom.

The WhistlePig PiggyBank Rye Gold Edition is a limited-release, overproof 10-year-old straight rye whiskey. Bottled at 110 proof (55% ABV), it comes in a collectible, gold-tinted, pig-shaped decanter that pours from the rear end and doubles as an actual piggy bank!

Add an elegant, coastal flair to lawns, patios, flower beds, and backyard pondscapes with this garden statue of a blue heron.

The quintessential ice-cold, spirit-forward cocktail, the perfect martini offers a crisp, elegant, and sophisticated flavor profile. Shake it up with a bottle of Oski Polar Bear Vodka, four mariposa blue coupe glasses, cocktail napkins, and martini olives.

A fixture at Como Zoo for more than 50 years, the injectable plastic Mold-A-Rama® machines retired to a warmer climate last winter. But we saved a full complement of molded animals—a red seal, a yellow lion, a black gorilla, and a blue polar bear—especially for the guests of Sunset Affair. Take four pieces of priceless Como history home!

With strong red and black colors, this quilt was handmade with love by Lisa Arthaud. With “awe”-inspiring dog themed phrases and gorgeous pawprint-stitched fleece backing, this piece is packed with love for your favorite pups. It’s paw-fect for anyone who knows that ‘All You Need is Love…and a Dog’! (Dimensions approximately 48” x 56”)